Buyer Resources
7 Reasons to Own Your Home
Tax Benefits of Homeownership
Prepare for Homeownership
Take the Stress Out of Homebuying
Why Work With a REALTOR®
Finance Your Home
6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home
Loan Types to Consider
How Big of a Mortgage Can I Afford?
Specialty Mortgages
5 Factors That Decide Your Credit
How to Improve Your Credit
Find the Right Property
8 Tips to Guide for Your Home Search
5 Most Dangerous Hazards in a Home
4 Common Home Hazards
5 Property Tax Questions to Ask
10 Questions to Ask the Condo Board
Your Property Wish List
Finding the Perfect Neighborhood
Pros and Cons of Going Condo
10 Questions to Ask Home Inspectors
What Home Inspections Cover
Prepare for Closing and Beyond
About Homeowner’s Insurance
Lowering Homeowner’s Insurance
5 Things About Title Insurance
What’s a Home Warranty?
The Final Walk-through
Common Closing Costs for Buyers
Closing Documents You Should Keep
17 Tips for Packing Like a Pro
Your Property Wish List
What does your future home look like? Where is it located? As you hunt down your dream home, consult this list to evaluate properties and keep your priorities top of mind.
Neighborhoods
What neighborhoods do you prefer?
Schools
What school systems do you want to be near?
Transportation
How close must the home be to these amenities:
* Public transportation
* Airport
* Expressway
* Neighborhood shopping
* Schools
* Other
Home Style
* What architectural style(s) of homes do you prefer?
* Do you want to buy a home, condominium, or townhome?
* Would you like a one-story or two-story home?
* How many bedrooms must your new home have?
* How many bathrooms must your new home have?
Home Condition
* Do you prefer a new home or an existing home?
* If you’re looking for an existing home, how old of a home would you consider?
* How much repair or renovation would you be willing to do?
* Do you have special needs that your home must meet?
Home Features
Please circle one of the choices: Must Have, Would Like, Willing to Compromise, Not Important
Front yard Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Back yard Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Garage ( __ cars) Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Patio/Deck Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Pool Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Family room Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Formal living room Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Formal dining room Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Eat-in kitchen Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Laundry room Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Finished basement Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Attic Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Fireplace Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Spa in bath Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Air conditioning Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Wall-to-wall carpet Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Wood floors Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Great view Must Have Would Like Willing to Compromise Not Important
Other notes:
Reprinted from REALTOR® Magazine Online by permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Copyright 2005. All rights reserved.
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